The boys got radio controlled cars and helicopters which they found entertaining.
We took Grandma back up North to Mangonui for the New Year
As usual her garden is great and the front yard view in Summer is a Buzz
And just down the hill is Coopers Beach lined with Pohutukawa. 
New Years eve was spent with friends seeing the New Year in at Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands. Our campsite looked out over the entrance to the Kerikeri Inlet and the Bay. Kiwis call in the night along with the Morepork. Spectacular views to wake up to.
New Years day was spent out on the Bay where we saw an Albatross, and Penguin swimming along and dolphins leaping for joy!
Thanks to Al and Jenny - what an auspicious way to start a year!
